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On The Table Read, “the best entertainment magazine in the UK“, Liverpool International Music Festival takes place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July 2022 across Liverpool City Centre.
Multiple venues, Liverpool
Friday 29th July – Sunday 31st July
Liverpool International Music Festival
Renowned for showcasing the best international and national household names alongside emerging talent at an accessible, low ticket price, Liverpool International Music Festival takes place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July in a brand new home.
In a change to previous years, this year’s LIMF will see a city-centre takeover of around 25 venues and outdoor locations. The move has been prompted in a bid to re-energise and support the city’s music sector which was severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a massively popular event in the city’s events calendar, the LIMF team wants music-lovers to experience amazing performers in the city’s diverse range of incredible venues, and in the process, bring them much-needed footfall and a financial boost to help with their recovery after an unpredictable two years.
So who is on the multi-venue, line-up?
British reggae and pop band legends UB40 ft Ali Campbell, iconic American hip hop trio De La Soul, Liverpool royalty The Zutons, one of the hottest new bands around at the moment Red Rum Club, all-female DJ Collective Girls Don’t Sync, critically acclaimed rapper Kojey Radical, electrifying performers House Gospel Choir and the singer behind the unmistakable M People vocals, Heather Small, are among the first acts to be announced for LIMF 2022.
Venues include the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, the Bombed Out Church (St Luke’s), Invisible Wind Factory, 24 Kitchen Street, District, Arts Club Liverpool and Camp and Furnace.
It’s a mixture of free and ticketed events, and there’s something for everyone with under-18 gigs such as LIMF Presents… The Shubz which will see a host of BBC Radio 1XTRA DJs including Kenny AllStar, Sian Anderson and Cuppy playing the very best in grime and hip hop.
The theme of LIMF 2022 is Power to the People & Purpose, and is a homage to those game-changing, trailblazing people, movements and music genres who empowered change for the better.
LIMF Curator
LIMF Curator, Yaw Owusu, said: “I’ve curated LIMF since its inception in 2013 and it has very much evolved into the festival we know and love today – audiences expect that mix of household names and up-and-coming talent and we’re giving them that this year in spades – albeit with a decidedly different ambition.
“Changing the location has added a really interesting dynamic, and working closely with the venues it’s easy to see how important this move is for them. It feels right to be in and around the city centre, utilising the wonderful range of venues and spaces that exist here and are the bedrock of the scene year round.
“This year we have seen the city make history by hosting the first ever Liverpool Against Racism festival, so it’s fitting that this year’s theme is all about taking a stand and making a change which has a positive impact on society. On the line-up we have acts that pushed boundaries and made waves in music and culture, and continue to do so today, and sharing the limelight are new up-and-coming artists who are starting to make their mark on the industry too.
“It’s great to bring LIMF back with a high-quality and meaningful programme, that is also inclusive and diverse – once again showcasing Liverpool’s bold, contemporary music voice and attitude.”
Find more from Liverpool International Music Festival
For full details of the line-up to date, head to www.limfestival.com. Ticket prices will vary per venue, with prices starting from just £5 to £35 plus booking fee. Some events will be free but are ticketed.
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LIMF 2022 LINE-UP
Friday 29 July
UB40 ft Ali Campbell, Aswad, Liam Bailey, Robbo Ranx
M&S Bank Arena
Early Bird £25 + booking fee
Girls Don’t Sync + Guests
Bombed Out Church (St Luke’s)
SOLD OUT
System by Gaika – Gaika, Flohio, Flora Yin Wong, Glor1a, God Colony, Nazar
Invisible Wind Factory
Early bird £5 + booking fees
Heartless Crew House Party – Heartless Crew, Shola Ama, Shortee Blitz, Scott Garcia, DJ Cali, MC Shabba D, DJ Smokey, MC Preshus
24 Kitchen Street
Early bird £10 + booking fee
Return to the Timepiece – Les Spaine, Ben Osborne
District
£5 +fees
EVOL Presents… We Are Scientists
Arts Club
£17.50 +fees
https://www.seetickets.com/event/we-are-scientists/arts-club-theatre/2349065
Girls Don’t Sync + DJ Shenice B2B DJ Lils, YeahitsRenee B2B Papu Raf (LIMF After Party)
The Merchant
FREE (Unticketed)
Saturday 30 July
LIMF Presents… The Shubz – Kenny AllStar (BBC Radio 1Xtra), Sian Anderson (BBC Radio 1Xtra), Cuppy (BBC Radio 1Xtra), Kizzi
District (Under 18s dry bar event)
Early bird £5 + booking fee
Donae’o Presents Bounce – Donae’o, Rampage, Supa D + Coldsteps, Gracious K, Donch, Versatile, DJ Zeke
Arts Club Liverpool
Early bird £10 + booking fee
LIMF Academy Presents… Jalen Ngonda, Ni Maxine, Amber Jay, iamkyami, Lazygirl, Alexnder + special guest, Hosted by BBC Radio Merseyside’s Jade Burns.
Kazimier Stockroom
FREE (Unticketed)
Still Do The Right Thing Exhibition
1-6pm Liverpool John Moores University – John Lennon Art & Design Building
FREE (Ticketed)
The Wombat, in association with LIMF Presents… A Jazz Happening
Ettie’s
FREE (registration required)
Greg Wilson + Roisin W (LIMF After Party)
The Merchant
Free (Unticketed)
Sunday 31 July
De La Soul, Kojey Radical, Berwyn, No Fakin
Exhibition Centre Liverpool Auditorium
Early Bird £15 + booking fee
The Zutons, Red Rum Club, She Drew The Gun, Big Joanie, The Dream Machine, Blondes, The Heavy North, Pixey, Michael Aldag, Mexican Dogs, Silent-K, Psycho Comedy, The Sundowners, Casino, Tilly Louise, Razzmatazz, Fiona Lennon
Camp and Furnace
SOLD OUT
Heather Small (Voice of M People), House Gospel Choir, Terri Walker, DJ Ronnie Herel (Mi-Soul Radio)
Arts Club Liverpool
Early bird £10 + booking fee
Havana Meets Kingston
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
£25-£41 + booking fee
LIMF Academy Presents… – Dayzy, Philly D, Superlate, Cures and Curses, Vaunce, Serpentin (Unesco Music Cities Network). Hosted by BBC Radio Merseyside’s Jade Burns (BBC Radio Merseyside)
Kazimier Stockroom
Free (Unticketed)
Still Do The Right Thing – Live: Children of Zeus, Blue Lab Beats, Guvna B, The Mouse Outfit Soundsystem, Tee, Aleighcia Scott + more TBA
District
Free (Unticketed)
Sisu & Keep It Cryptic – Sisu & Keep It Cryptic, Mixtress, Mia Lily, Mystique, Zima, Malissa b2b Paul McGreevy
Bombed Out Church (St Luke’s)
Free (Ticketed)
Black Nights Trail – led by Curtis Watt
Chapters of Us
Free (Ticketed)
LIMF Talks
Meeting point – Chapters of Us
Free (Unticketed)
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